Pig the Pug Book Review
Exploring Aaron Blabey's hilarious tale Sharing our thoughts and opinions Year 4 Literature Discussion
Meet the Author - Aaron Blabey
Australian children's author and illustrator Former actor who became a writer Created many popular picture books Known for funny animal characters
What is Pig the Pug About?
Pig is a greedy, selfish pug He doesn't like to share with Trevor the sausage dog Pig wants ALL the toys for himself A story about friendship and sharing
Characters: Pig vs Trevor
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Memorable Quote from the Book
'Pig was a pug and I'm sorry to say, he was greedy and selfish in most every way.'
What Do You Think? Discussion Time
Have you ever met someone like Pig? How would you feel if someone wouldn't share with you? What advice would you give to Pig? Share your thoughts with a partner
The Illustrations - Visual Storytelling
Bright, bold colors catch our attention Pig's expressions show his emotions clearly Pictures help tell the story Funny details make us laugh
Critical Thinking Question
Do you think Pig deserved what happened to him at the end? Why or why not? What lesson did Pig learn?
Our Opinion - What We Loved
The story teaches an important lesson about sharing The illustrations are funny and engaging It's relatable - we all know someone like Pig! The rhyming makes it fun to read aloud
Book Rating and Final Thoughts
We give Pig the Pug 4 out of 5 stars! Perfect for learning about friendship and sharing Great for readers who enjoy funny animal stories Would you recommend this book to a friend?